Anzac Hall Drama Over Media Treatment

A tense clash erupted at the Australian War Memorial’s $55 million Anzac Hall opening when senior communications officer Elliot Woods allegedly snapped at veteran photographer Mike Bowers, telling him to “shut up and take your photos” after Bowers criticized the harsh lighting setup. The incident, witnessed by other press gallery members, sparked outrage over disrespect toward the media covering a taxpayer-funded event with the Prime Minister in attendance. Woods denies the exact quote, citing logistical reasons for the lighting, and even shared a video claiming he never said it—but photographers stand by their account. The press was later relocated to watch the event on a screen, fueling criticism over a lack of media respect at a high-profile national occasion. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c08f0d2a44a7d09